John Stein

John Stein is the former mayor of Wasilla, Alaska, having served from 1987 to 1996. He was defeated in the 1996 election by Sarah Palin, who would go on to become Governor of Alaska and the 2008 Republican Party vice presidential candidate.

Fast Facts

1. Served three terms as mayor, 1987-1996¹
2. Is Christian, despite having a commonly Jewish last name²
3. 1996 defeat by Palin was called a "major upset"¹
4. When running for mayor, Palin said that Stein represented "stale leadership" and an "old boy network"
5. Palin was 32-years-old when she became mayor¹
6. Stein has been critical of Palin in the press³
7. Upon taking office, Palin fired—or attempted to fire—some city employees who had supported Stein⁴

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